Urihold 25mg Tablet ER
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Mirabegron (25mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Anilide Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | UROLOGY |
| Action Class | Selective beta 3-adrenoceptor agonist (Bladder) |
| User Rating | 4.7 |
| User Reviews | 752 |
FAQ
Can I stop taking Urihold 25mg if I start feeling better?
No, do not stop taking Urihold 25mg even if you start feeling better. This medicine does not cure overactive bladder but relieves the symptoms of urgency, frequency and incontinence (unable to control when you empty your bladder). Stopping treatment may result in a recurrence of the symptoms of overactive bladder.
Do I need to be careful while taking Urihold 25mg if I am taking medicines to control my blood pressure?
Yes, you need to be careful while taking Urihold 25mg if you have high blood pressure. Keep a regular check on your blood pressure since Urihold 25mg can cause an increase in blood pressure in some people. It should not be used in patients with severe uncontrolled hypertension.
Does Urihold 25mg cause loss of sleep?
No, Urihold 25mg does not affect your sleep. However, if you are having any problems related to your sleep, talk to your doctor.
What is the effect of Urihold 25mg in children?
It is best to avoid the use of Urihold 25mg in children because its effectiveness and side effects in children (age < 18 years) have not been studied yet.
What if I accidentally take more than the required dose of Urihold 25mg?
You should seek urgent medical attention even if do not feel any discomfort. Overdose of Urihold 25mg may increase your pulse rate and blood pressure. As a result of this, you may experience severe headache, palpitations, chest pain and fatigue.
Can I take Urihold 25mg off and on?
No, you need to take it daily as directed by your doctor since it controls your condition and does not cure it. Your bladder takes time to adapt to the medicine, so if you take it off and on, you will not get the desired benefits and your symptoms will recur.
Does Urihold 25mg affect the kidneys?
Infection of kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder or urethra is a common side effect of Urihold 25mg but does not affect everyone. Very few patients have reported of developing renal stones and bladder pain with the use of Urihold 25mg. Also, patients with compromised kidney function should be careful while using Urihold 25mg and report any unwanted symptoms related to kidneys to the consulting doctor.
How long does it take for Urihold 25mg to show its effects?
You may see the full benefits of Urihold 25mg after 8 weeks of starting the treatment or longer. Depending on how well the medicine suits and affects the patient, the dose can be increased after 4-8 weeks.
What if you forget to take Urihold Tablet ER?
If you miss a dose of Urihold 25mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Urihold 25mg Tablet ER Reviews
Urihold 25mg is used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder that includes increased or frequent urination, urgent need to urinate and inability to control urination. It helps to relax the muscle surrounding the bladder and increase it's ability to store urine.
Urihold 25mg is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It can be taken with or without food. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.
Some common side effects of this medicine are constipation, headache, high blood pressure, nasal inflammation, urinary tract infection, rapid heartbeat, and joint pain. If any of the side effects bother you or persist, consult the doctor without delay.
Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health condition. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, tell your doctor prior to the treatment. Patients with liver or kidney disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctor’s advice.
Urihold 25mg is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It can be taken with or without food. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.
Some common side effects of this medicine are constipation, headache, high blood pressure, nasal inflammation, urinary tract infection, rapid heartbeat, and joint pain. If any of the side effects bother you or persist, consult the doctor without delay.
Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health condition. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, tell your doctor prior to the treatment. Patients with liver or kidney disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctor’s advice.
How Urihold 25mg Tablet ER Works
Urihold 25mg is a beta 3-receptor agonist. It works by activating the receptor in the bladder, causing the bladder muscles to relax. It prevents frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.
How to Use Urihold 25mg Tablet ER
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Urihold 25mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Urihold 25mg Tablet ER
- In Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms: Urihold 25mg helps to treat uncontrollable contractions (spasms) of the bladder muscles that cause frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control the passing of urine. It also relieves painful, or frequent urination and reduces the urgency to urinate that may occur with some infections of the urinary tract. This way it helps manage the overactive bladder symptoms efficiently.
Uses of Urihold 25mg Tablet ER
- Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
Urihold 25mg Tablet ER Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Urihold 25mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Urihold 25mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Urihold 25mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Urihold 25mg is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Urihold 25mg. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Urihold 25mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Urihold 25mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Urihold 25mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Urihold 25mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Quick Tips
- It may raise your blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly.
- Do not stop taking this medicine if you do not notice an improvement in your symptoms as it may take some time for your bladder to adapt and your symptoms to improve.
- Urihold 25mg helps you to have better control over your urination. It relaxes your bladder which increases its capacity to hold urine thereby reducing the need to pass urine.
- It causes less drowsiness and constipation than other medicines for overactive bladder.
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